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Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Press Releases

36 Press Releases
  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 22:25 GMT

    Moundville Public Boat Ramp Now Open After Renovations

    The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Moundville Public Boat Ramp after a major renovation project. The facility provides boating and fishing access to …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

    Forever Wild Board Meets in Guntersville on August 6

    The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2026 on Thursday, August 6, in the Goldenrod Room at the Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge, 1155 Lodge Dr., in Guntersville, Alabama. The meeting will …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 16:10 GMT

    Snook Becoming More Common in Alabama Coastal Waters

    Martin said snook are particularly sensitive to water temperatures, which is why they are just now showing up off Alabama. “At 10C (centigrade, 50 degrees Fahrenheit), they are not going to hang around,” Martin said. “Or if they are around, they’re going …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

    Alabama Catfish Trail Highlights Fishing and Food

    Matthew Marshall, Chief of Fisheries with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, said it was a pleasure to join in the kickoff for the Alabama Catfish Trail. “It’s so exciting …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

    Waterfront Public Boat Ramp Temporarily Closes for Renovations

    The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Waterfront Public Boat Ramp for major facility upgrades on Monday, July 13, 2026. The ramp provides …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

    408-Foot Argosy VI Becomes Latest Addition to Alabama's Artificial Reef Zone

    The Argosy VI has a beam of 80 feet, significantly wider than the Liberty ships, retired World War II merchant vessels, that were deployed in the mid-1970s off the Alabama Gulf Coast.  Craig Newton, MRD District Supervising Biologist, said the Argosy VI …

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  • Published on June 29, 2026 - 16:04 GMT

    Argosy VI Becomes Part of Alabama’s Artificial Reef System on July 1

    A former Indiana riverboat casino, the Argosy VI, will be intentionally sunk in 122 feet of water approximately 23 nautical miles south of Orange Beach on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to create important marine fisheries habitat and become a fishing and scuba …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

    Walker, Pugh Among 2026 Turkey Hall of Fame Inductees

    Walker’s father was what modern day hunters would call old school. He was extremely patient and called very little, compared to the run and gun tactics of many hunters these days. “He would cut a couple of times and then yelp a couple of times, like Jimmy …

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  • Published on June 19, 2026 - 05:43 GMT

    Live Tripletail Category added to Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

    A feature of the rodeo that is always popular with the spectators is the Gulf Hauling and Construction Shark Jackpot, which will include only two species again this year, bull shark and tiger shark. At the 2023 rodeo, Brett Rutledge weighed in a 1,019- …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:14 GMT

    Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibition Opens in Montgomery on July 6

    The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama State Council on the Arts have partnered to present an upcoming photo exhibition at the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 01:01 GMT

    A Hunt to Remember and A Tradition to Protect

    The morning of our hunt started out quiet in the woods. The week before, the turkeys had been hammering on the roost, but this morning we heard maybe three gobbles from what we suspected were the same two birds. After a while of not hearing anything else …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 02:53 GMT

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Aquaculture Project Harvests First Fish

    By DAVID RAINER, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources An aquaculture project funded during former Alabama Senator Richard Shelby’s tenure in Washington has finally been revived in Gulf of America’s nearshore waters off Alabama. Last …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 02:53 GMT

    Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama

    On Thursday, June 11, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states. Alabama will benefit with …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 04:33 GMT

    ADCNR Seeks Lake Manager for Escambia County Public Fishing Lake

    The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is currently accepting applications for lake manager at the Escambia County Public Fishing Lake. The lake is located 23 miles east of …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 04:32 GMT

    Rickwood Caverns State Park Celebrates New Road and Playground

    Reaching Rickwood Caverns State Park is now simpler than ever, making it easier for families, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts to explore one of Alabama’s most remarkable natural treasures. Now open, a new access road connecting the park to Poplar Road …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 19:48 GMT

    Governor Invites Alabamians to Cast a Line on Free Fishing Day

    Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters, including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 21:08 GMT

    WFF, 68 Ventures Team Up to Relocate Gopher Tortoises

    Silvano said the gopher tortoise has two ranges in Alabama; the western population is federally listed as threatened, and the eastern population is state protected. “These tortoises are located on the very edge of the eastern range,” Silvano said. “So, …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 01:16 GMT

    From Range to Resources: A Cross-State Success Story

    Alabama and Louisiana may be rivals on the football field, but off the field the two states are proving that conservation and public safety matter more than competition. Recently, staff from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

    WFF Asks Public for Assistance with Wild Turkey Brood Survey

    Also important to the survey is the county and location to understand regional and geographical trends. In the app, a drop-down menu will allow participants to select their county and location type. “Another thing is we will have real-time data coming in, …

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  • Published on May 27, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

    Alabama State Waters Open for Shrimping on June 1

    Pursuant to Section 9-12-46, Code of Alabama, as stated by Rule 220-3-.01, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces that as of 6 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, all inside waters not …

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